Occasional furniture in the modern home comprises items of furniture, usually relatively small in comparison with the other pieces furnishing a room, which can be used on occasion when required. Such items need not be placed in a permanent position, but can be moved around according to its needs. It is not optional, but usually comprises useful items such as coffee tables and side tables.

Flexibility is exceptionally important when buying occasional chairs. The chairs, even when purchased for a specific space in a certain room, should give you the ability to move them to another room at a later stage. Chances are that you are not going to keep your room exactly the same for years to come, over time you will want to make a change.